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Bed hanging (Valance)
1941-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0611.006
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0611.006
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This valance was made from linen woven in Europe or North America between 1780 and 1850.
Date
1941-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.611.6/Franklin Rm/APT-SEP" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, twill tape tag
Inscription: "2 K -- FRANKLIN ROOM/Salem bow and arrow bed)/Bed valance - bottom foot/Oct-Nov-Dec , Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
16.5 (H) x 95.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.91 (H) x 242.57 (W)
Measurement Notes
Length includes fringe.